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Essex-born author Dame Jilly Cooper, who is perhaps best-known for her series of raunchy and romantic novels, has died aged 88. In a statement her family said "We are so proud of everything she achieved in her life - and can't begin to imagine life without her infectious smile and laughter" Speaking to Â鶹Éç Essex in 2010, Jilly recalled her early days as an aspiring writer... Picture credit: Â鶹Éç/Swan Films/Paul Groom